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Economy 2 weeks ago

Long-term sectoral growth patterns: What should we focus on?

The manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP remains substantial, 19.1 percent in 2025, but its growth has lagged behind national growth, causing its share of GDP to decline over the past 15 years.

Editorial 4 months ago

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Haj in a new era

Indonesia's historic haj services overhaul brings shorter wait times and better safety in the desert, even as old logistical headaches and corruption shadows persist.

Academia 6 months ago

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LPDP furor and the narrow definition of national service

Behind the viral outrage of a "disloyal" scholarship recipient lies a rigid bureaucratic formula that values physical presence over global impact. It is time to ask why Indonesia treats its brightest minds like office furniture rather than strategic national assets.

Academia 6 months ago

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Why the debate on LPDP awardees persists

Beyond the recent outrage online, the recurring debate over LPDP awardees reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how long-term national investment actually works.

Academia 7 months ago

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LPDP furor: Rethinking service beyond returning home

Rethinking the LPDP return requirement isn't just bureaucratic housekeeping - it's about whether Indonesia wants to lead on the world stage or stay home.

Editorial 9 months ago

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Sumatra’s prolonged plight

The government's response to the Sumatra flooding and landslides is turning into a case study of what not to do after a major disaster.

Editorial 9 months ago

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Jakarta’s heavy burden

Building more infrastructure and opening real economic opportunities in the outer cities and beyond will help relieve Jakarta’s heavy burden.

Academia 1 year ago

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Reinvigorating the legislature to bolster economic resilience

Comprehensive reform of the legislature guided by the principle of transparency, with an overarching aim to break the link between wealth and policymaking, is key to restoring the spirit of public service and welfare and regaining the people’s trust.

Academia 1 year ago

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Why agentic AI is the future of financial services in Indonesia

Agentic AI systems present a new class of risks, goal misalignment, data drift, persona-driven bias and even multi-agent collusion.

Editorial 1 year ago

Look inward for haj fixes

Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.

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Long-term sectoral growth patterns: What should we focus on?

PREMIUM Haj in a new era

PREMIUM LPDP furor and the narrow definition of national service

PREMIUM Why the debate on LPDP awardees persists

PREMIUM LPDP furor: Rethinking service beyond returning home

PREMIUM Sumatra’s prolonged plight

PREMIUM Jakarta’s heavy burden

PREMIUM Reinvigorating the legislature to bolster economic resilience

PREMIUM Why agentic AI is the future of financial services in Indonesia